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 By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Nigeria — September 10, 2025 — In a grand and illustrious ceremony at the National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, the hallowed halls echoed with applause as Ambassador Kingsley Onuche Itodo, renowned peace advocate and humanitarian, received one of the highest marks of academic and global honor. The prestigious Triune Biblical University, USA, conferred upon him an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Leadership, recognizing his towering contributions to peace, diplomacy, and transformational service. The distinguished recognition celebrates Ambassador Onuche’s remarkable contributions to leadership, diplomacy, peace advocacy, and sustainable development. It underscores his enduring legacy of service, innovation, and commitment to fostering collaboration that drives positive change both in Nigeria and across the globe. The summit, themed “Fostering Collaboration for Progressive Impact,” gathered global leaders, innovators, and chang...

By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Nigeria — September 2025 — The spotlight shone brightly on Professor Harriet Chimezie, an accomplished academic, environmental engineer, and CEO of Green Earth Consulting International, as she was named among the 100 Global Impact Personalities of the Year 2025.  The recognition, bestowed at the Global Impact Summit organized by the Africa Intercontinental Network, Convened by Ambassador prescious Osagie, celebrated her transformative leadership, her cutting-edge contributions to climate change solutions, and her role in shaping a more sustainable future. From lecture halls to boardrooms, and from grassroots communities to international summits, Professor Harriet’s career reflects a remarkable trajectory of excellence and impact. A Professor of Climate Change at Highstone Global University, she has combined her academic expertise with practical solutions, bridging the gap between research and real-world environmental challenges. Her scholar...

 By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Nigeria — September 2025 — The grand stage of the 100 Global Impact Summit and Awards came alive with glamour and global recognition as Dr. Omatseyione Nesiama, a distinguished figure in the oil and gas industry and a trailblazer in environmental sustainability and safety advocacy, was named among the 100 Global Impact Personalities of the Year 2025. The prestigious award, presented by the Africa Intercontinental Network, convened by Ambassador prescious Osagie celebrated individuals whose vision and service are shaping the world for the better. Dr. Nesiama’s career progression reflects a story of resilience, innovation, and service. Starting from his roots in the oil and gas sector, he has steadily risen to become one of Nigeria’s most authoritative voices on Health, Environment, and Safety (HES). His work has not only safeguarded lives and property but has also repositioned safety as a core pillar of national development. As an active me...

By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Nigeria — September 10, 2025 — The grand halls of the National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, glittered in regal splendor as leaders, dignitaries, and international delegates converged to celebrate a woman whose name has become synonymous with excellence in hospitality, tourism, and leadership. Amid a thunderous ovation, Triune Biblical University, USA, conferred on Mrs. Maidah Abubakar an Honorary Doctoral Degree in the Hospitality Industry, sealing her reputation as one of Africa’s most resilient and visionary women of influence. From her early beginnings as a young professional with a dream, to her rise as the Executive Director of Whitebird Tourism Nigeria, Dr. Maidah Abubakar’s career progression reads like a story of determination, creativity, and impact. Over the years, she has built a formidable presence in Nigeria’s travel and hospitality sector—transforming Whitebird Tourism into a dynamic brand that not only promotes Nigeria’s cul...

By Genesis ogiri  Beneath the shimmering lights of the prestigious National Merit Award House in Maitama, Abuja, history was written as Cynthia Ifueko Obazee stepped forward to be honored among Nigeria’s Leading Impactful Women. The Day, graced by dignitaries, business icons, and national change-makers, was more than an award ceremony — it was a celebration of vision, resilience, and the power of one woman’s determination to transform lives. As Executive Director of the Grassroots Entrepreneurship Skill Acquisition Initiative (GESAII) and Lead Consultant at LUXUS Resources, Cynthia’s rise to the national spotlight was a story of grit meeting grace. Her name resonated through the grand hall, not just as an award recipient, but as a torchbearer of hope whose work has touched the lives of more than 100,000 women and girls across Nigeria’s six geopolitical Her recognition was not merely an award, but a national acknowledgment of her unmatched contributions to youth and wome...

 By Genesis ogiri  Abuja — The National Merit Award House, Maitama, came alive as the Mic Conversation Business Development Summit gathered a hall brimming with entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers. Among the highlights of the event was the recognition of Mr. Samson Adekunle, CEO of Tychiwillyu Farm Limited, who was conferred with the Impactful Entrepreneur Award. Over the years, Mr. Adekunle has transformed his agribusiness, based in Kuje Area Council near the main market, into a model of innovation and sustainability. His farm engages in fish farming, poultry, rabbitry, guinea pig farming, and cane rat (grasscutter) rearing. Beyond production, he has also built a platform for training and certification, equipping many Nigerians with the skills to build profitable agribusiness ventures of their own. Speaking shortly after receiving the award, Mr. Adekunle expressed gratitude to the Mic Conversation network for acknowledging his efforts. “This recognition m...